Posted by
Burorambo on Monday, October 08, 2007 9:59:58 AM
The Washignton Post published a piece by Brit Geoffrey Wheatcroft questioning the trend in American politics to nurture political dynasties where other countries are working to smother them. His point is that, given her lack of skills and experience, Hillary Clinton is not likely a choice for the Whitehouse except for her dynastic qualities. Bush - Clinton - Bush - Clinton ... there is a certain dynastic symetry to it.
What Mr. Wheatcroft needs to know, is that it is not about Dynasty the multi-generational ruling family, it is about Dynasty the former nighttime television soap opera.
We Americans love drama, especially scandalous drama. And what would be more fun than to give potential First Spouse Bill Clinton, who we anticipate will be whispering sweet international policy nothings in Hillary's ear, another turn at the interns without the threat of impeachment hanging over his head?
Entertainment is the new Gravitas. We erased the line between news and entertainment. Now we need to erase the line between politics and entertainment.